2. Public Health Care is:
the science and art of preventing disease,
prolongingprolonging life and
promoting health through organized
efforts in the SOCIETY.
Acheson Report, 1988
4. What is First Aid?
First Aid is caregiven to an INJURED PERSON tocare
stabilize and keep him/her safe until he/she
can receive professional medical
attention, if the need arises.
5. Scenario:Scenario:Scenario:Scenario:
A child has been hit by a car and thrown onto the road.A child has been hit by a car and thrown onto the road.A child has been hit by a car and thrown onto the road.A child has been hit by a car and thrown onto the road.
He is wearing shorts, and blood is flowing, but notHe is wearing shorts, and blood is flowing, but notHe is wearing shorts, and blood is flowing, but notHe is wearing shorts, and blood is flowing, but not
spurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is stickingspurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone, is sticking
out of his leg!!!!!out of his leg!!!!!out of his leg!!!!!out of his leg!!!!!
What are the two major concerns when giving
first aid to this victim?
6. FIRST, safety of the rescuer from traffic
and the protection of the victim.and the protection of the victim.
SECOND, unless the victim is in a life-
threatening situation, he/she should
NOT be moved.
7. First Aid is NOT just
Giving Medicines
Putting OintmentsPutting Ointments
Supervising Health and Hygiene
Having a box of medical supplies
Having a sick room, etc.
8. RAP ABCBRAP ABCBRAP ABCBRAP ABCB
FFFF iiii r s t Ar s t Ar s t Ar s t A iiii d I sd I sd I sd I s
RAP ABCBRAP ABCBRAP ABCBRAP ABCB
9. RRRR for RRRRespondespondespondespond
Is the victim conscious?Is the victim conscious?
Touch their shoulder, ask if they are alright.
Ask if they need help.
If they say NO, then proceed no further
If YES, or NO RESPONSE, then proceed.
11. ppppfor ppppositionositionositionosition
Only re-position the victim IF the victim is in furtherOnly re-position the victim IF the victim is in further
danger, in their present location.
And / or there does NOT seem to be a spinal injury
and additional care requires moving the victim.
12. AAAAfor aaaairwayirwayirwayirway
check to see if the airway is blockedcheck to see if the airway is blocked
Use your finger to sweep
the mouth to remove
any seen object.
13. BBBBfor bbbbreathingreathingreathingreathing
Look, listen and feel by watching the chest and placing your cheek a
few inches above the mouth of the victim to sense anyfew inches above the mouth of the victim to sense any
movement of air. If the victim is not breathing,
they may need their head repositioned.
If they are still not breathing, they need rescue breathing.
Make loud noise to gather crowds to check if there’s
anybody in the vicinity with a medical background.
Do NOT administer, if not medically trained.
17. FIRST AID is a first-response activity, nothing
more.
So, we understand that
more.
It’s sole goal is to maintain the injured person until
professional help arrives.
Our Priority – Safety for all!
19. R = Respond (Is the victim conscious?)
RAP ABCBRAP ABCBRAP ABCBRAP ABCB
A = Activate (Call 100 or local PHC number)
P = Position (no spinal injury, position according to injury)
A = Airway (is it blocked? Check head position)
B = Breathing (is the victim breathing? Check!)
C = Circulation (Is there a pulse? Check!)
B = Bleeding (Is the victim bleeding?)
22. ShockShockShockShock
If result of a head injury or victim has difficulty breathing,
elevate head and shoulders by placing a pillow or
blanket under head.blanket under head.
If the victim is unconscious or vomiting, then turn the
victim on their left side so the stomach is on the
left side of the body.
Only give water if the Medical Help is two hours away from the location.
23. Weather RelatedWeather RelatedWeather RelatedWeather Related
Due to Excessive Heat
(Hyperthermia, Heat Exhaustion, Heatstroke)(Hyperthermia, Heat Exhaustion, Heatstroke)
Move person into a COOL place; REMOVE any excess clothing;
cool victim with either water, or cool packs under the armpits or
groin;
wait for medical attention, in the case of heatstroke.
24. Weather RelatedWeather RelatedWeather RelatedWeather Related
Due to Excessive Cold
(Hypothermia, Frostbite, Frostnip)(Hypothermia, Frostbite, Frostnip)
MOVE the victim out of the cold; handle the victim carefully;
REPLACE wet clothes with dry clothes.
You may need to be forceful verbally to get the individual to
comply;
Insulate from the cold with layered clothing and/or an insulated
sleeping bag.
25. BlistersBlistersBlistersBlisters
Remove footwear and then wash the blister with warm
water and soap.water and soap.
The best place to pop the blister is at the base.
DO NOT tear off the roof of the blister.
The best way to prevent blisters is to wear properly fitted
footwear.
26. Puncture WoundPuncture WoundPuncture WoundPuncture Wound
If the object that caused the puncture has already been removed,
treat the wound based on the type of bleeding that has occurred.treat the wound based on the type of bleeding that has occurred.
The object acts as a PLUG and should not be removed, till
medical professionals arrive.
The most important thing is to keep the object from moving.
27. Minor CutMinor CutMinor CutMinor Cut
Wash hands with soap and water.
direct pressureApply direct pressure to the cut until it stops bleeding.
Gently wash with soap and water and rinse it for a few
minutes.
Dry the cut and add a bandage with small dab of ointment
on it.
28. Poison injectsPoison injectsPoison injectsPoison injects
Poisonous injections: i.e. Snakebites, honey bee stings, etc.
Clean the bite and remove the sting.Clean the bite and remove the sting.
Wash it with soap and water; and keep bite below heart
level.
Seek medical attention.
30. BUrnsBUrnsBUrnsBUrns
Turn OFF all electric power if burn is a result of contact.
Go through “RAP ABCB” first.
DO NOT attempt to pull off the clothing because skin may come with it.
Cut it off if attached to the skin.
Seek immediate medical attention.
If Burn is first-degree or small second-degree, apply cold water/compress
until pain stops. Wash area till medical professionals arrive.
DO NOT APPLY an ointment.
31. Kya mein yeh kar sakta hoon?Kya mein yeh kar sakta hoon?
32. CDA’s Role in First Aid
Facilitate availability of First Aid Kits
Be brave in handling injury.brave
Be strong hearted especially when injuries
are hard, deep, gruesome and unbearable.
Walk an extra mile in getting the best health
care available for the child.
If not you, then WHO WILL?
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